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DF08 WFC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,599 mi
Last recorded52,599 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 52,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 51,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 51,026 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 51,022 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 49,637 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 48,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 45,691 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 44,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 37,376 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 37,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,981 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 33,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,087 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 29,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,969 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 25,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,840 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 22,840 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres have splits in the outer sidewalls

nearside rear tyre wearing bald right on inner edge

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,433 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 18,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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DF08 WFC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 77,475 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF08 WFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF08 WFC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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